Appius Junius Silanus

Appius Junius Silanus (died 43 AD) was consul of the Roman Empire in 28 AD.

Biography
Appius Junius Silanus was the son of Gaius Junius Silanus and the brother of Marcus Junius Silanus, both of whom served as consuls. He served as consul of the Roman Empire in 28 AD, and, although he was accused of majestas in 32 AD, he was saved by one of the informers. He went on to serve as Governor of Hispania Tarraconensis, and, in 41 AD, shortly after the accession of Claudius, Silanus was recalled to Rome and married the former empress Messalina. However, he refused the advances of Messalina herself, and he made enemies with Messalina and Tiberius Claudius Narcissus. A supporter of the old Roman Republic, he attempted to assassinate Emperor Claudius with a dagger, but he was arrested and executted.